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DESCRIPTION:The Transformative Potential of Short Food Supply Chains: Digit
 alization\, Sustainability and Equality From a Meso Lens\n\nGianluca Bruno
 ri & Monica Truninger\n\nFull Professor at the University of Pisa/ Princip
 al Researcher at the Instituto de Ciências\n	Sociais (ICS)\, University of 
 Lisbon\n\nRegister & watch webinar\n\nView poster\n\nAbstract\n\nShort foo
 d supply chains (SFSCs) can be seen as meso arrangements that link produce
 rs\, retailers\, and consumers through different coordination devices. SFS
 Cs are increasingly recognized as potential drivers of transformation with
 in global food systems. By shortening the distance—both physical and relat
 ional—between producers and consumers\, SFSCs challenge dominant\, highly 
 centralized supply structures and open space for alternative modes of prod
 uction\, distribution\, and consumption. SFSCs encompass a wide range of b
 usiness models and governance patterns and this plurality enables experime
 ntation with new forms of coordination\, value distribution\, and stakehol
 der participation. From a systemic perspective\, the development of SFSCs 
 may also stimulate adaptation among large food system actors\, particularl
 y supermarkets and other major retailers. Rather than being displaced\, th
 ese actors may integrate more diversified sourcing and distribution patter
 ns\, incorporating shorter and more territorially embedded supply arrangem
 ents within their operations. However\, the sustainability potential often
  associated with SFSCs does not automatically translate into greater socia
 l justice and equality. Digitalization can either increase inequalities or
  support more equitable food system transformations. Traceability systems 
 based on shared and accessible data infrastructures can enable greater tra
 nsparency and coordination among all components of the system. Digital too
 ls can facilitate more direct linkages between producers and consumers\, s
 trengthen trust\, and support the development of more distributed and part
 icipatory food supply networks. At the same time\, however\, whether digit
 al tools enable access to local food or deepen existing inequalities remai
 ns an open question\, raising further concerns about the energy and water 
 demands associated with maintaining digital infrastructures.\n\n\nABOUT TH
 E SERIES\n\nThe Convergent Innovation Webinar Series features cutting edge
  science\, technology and innovation in agriculture\, food\, environment\,
  education\, medicine and other domains of everyday life where grand chall
 enges lie at the convergence of health and economics. Powered by data scie
 nce\, artificial intelligence\, and other digital technologies\, this disc
 iplinary knowledge bridges with behavioural\, social\, humanities\, busine
 ss\, economics\, social\, engineering\, and complexity sciences to acceler
 ate real-world solution at scale\, be it in digital or physical contexts. 
 Initiated in the agri-food domain\, the series is now encompassing other g
 rand challenges facing modern and traditional economies and societies\, su
 ch as ensuring lifelong wellness and resilience at both the individual and
  population levels.\n
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SUMMARY:MCCHE Convergent Innovation Webinar Series with Gianluca Brunori & 
 Monica Truninger 
URL:/desautels/channels/event/mcche-convergent-innovat
 ion-webinar-series-gianluca-brunori-monica-truninger-372298
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